Ekam Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Indian
Gender Distribution:
73% Masculine / 27% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'one' or 'only', Ekam symbolizes uniqueness and unity.
Meaning of the Name Ekam
Ekam is a unisex name of Indian origin, primarily used in Punjabi and Sikh communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'eka' meaning 'one' or 'only'. The name Ekam symbolizes uniqueness, singularity, and individuality. It reflects the belief in the oneness of all creation and the unity of the self with the Divine.
Popularity of the Name Ekam
The popularity for the name Ekam peaked in popularity in the year 2019 with 46 births, which ranked number 6,113 out of 29,488 unique names for that year. Ekam had the most female births in 2010 with 22, which ranked number 5,974 out of 19,832 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 46, which ranked number 2,731 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ekam has increased slightly over the last ten years from 36 births to 38 births, an increase of 5.56%. Among males, Ekam has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 38 births, an increase of 90.00%. Among females, Ekam has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ekam
- 10 Year Trend of Ekam: 5.56%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ekam: 90.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ekam: -100.00%
Popularity of Ekam by State
For males, Ekam was most popular in Western states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 17 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ekam. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 17 | 1184 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ekam
- Total Births of Ekam: 38 (0.54%)
- Male Births of Ekam: 41 (6.63%) 0
Given the upward trend of Ekam over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.54% increase in total births, for a total of 38 births in 2024. Male births for Ekam have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 41 male births in 2024, an increase of 6.63%.